downshift vs neutral

[gorilla p]

I have never downshifted. When you're slowing down or coming to a stop, there is no sense in continuing to have your RPM's up which is an accurate indicator of how much gas you are using. The more you can have your car going at the necessary speed with the lowest RPM's possible, the better fuel economy you will get. (Within reason, don't strain your transmission trying to drive 10 MPH in 4th gear for low RPM's.) If I am going down a hill, coming to a stop sign/stoplight, or am coming to a speed limit reduction, I put the car in neutral and let it coast.

With only regular oil changes and an occasional bottle of fuel injector cleaner I have been receiving an average of 31-33 MPG which is a mix of town and highway driving. (average suburban driving).

[Pickles]

I have never downshifted. When you're slowing down or coming to a stop, there is no sense in continuing to have your RPM's up which is an accurate indicator of how much gas you are using. The more you can have your car going at the necessary speed with the lowest RPM's possible, the better fuel economy you will get.

Ummm....no. Engine braking doesnt use gas. Next, are you gonna tell me the brake pedal uses gas? and rpms arent any sort of an indicator of gas being used. High rpms can use less gas than upshifting too, especially while accelerating on a hill.

[gorilla p]

Perhaps it wasn't clear at which point you were downshifting, and as far as the other comments, very trollish of you. I have yet to see that on these forums to that degree. You should be proud.

Ummm....no. Engine braking doesnt use gas. Next, are you gonna tell me the brake pedal uses gas? and rpms arent any sort of an indicator of gas being used. High rpms can use less gas than upshifting too, especially while accelerating on a hill.